define the term active transport in terms of concentration gradient

Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of their lower concentration to a region of their higher concentration—in the direction against some gradient or other obstructing factor (often a concentration gradient).

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wiseowl2018 wiseowl2018 · Answer 2 · 2018-10-07T22:42:33+02:00

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Active transport is the movement of molecules from a region of their lower concentration to a region of their higher concentration

explanation:

Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of their lower concentration to a region of their higher concentration—in the way opposite to some gradient or other obstructing factors (often an intensity gradient).

While active transport, particles travel against the concentration gradient - and hence need an input of energy from the cell.